East Stanley Wmc FC Thrash High Spen Bute Arms FC 8-0

In a commanding display of football, East Stanley Wmc FC faced off against High Spen Bute Arms FC at Winlaton Vulcans RFC on 20 October 2024, with kick-off at 10:30 am. The match concluded with a resounding 8-0 victory for East Stanley, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the encounter.

East Stanley lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and the flanks. Liam Chatton took his place in goal, while the back four consisted of Dean Pearce on the right, Sam Hodgson and Lewis Cox in central defence, and Ryan Allen on the left. The midfield trio featured Cameron Foreman on the right, Connor Brown in the centre, and Michael Storey on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Callum Lishman operated on the right wing, Kieran Gohery was the central striker, and Drew Lake occupied the left wing. The substitutes included Andy Taylor, who would later make an impact in the match.

The scoring opened early in the match when Kieran Gohery found the back of the net in the 6th minute, assisted by Cameron Foreman, who delivered a precise ball into the box. Just two minutes later, Gohery struck again, doubling East Stanley's lead and putting High Spen under immediate pressure.

As the first half progressed, East Stanley continued to assert their dominance. In the 38th minute, Callum Lishman scored the third goal, courtesy of an assist from Drew Lake, who provided a well-timed cross. Moments later, Connor Brown added a fourth, with Gohery playing a pivotal role in the build-up, showcasing the team's fluid attacking play.

The first half concluded with East Stanley firmly in control, leading 4-0 at the break. The second half saw no let-up in their intensity, as Gohery completed his hat-trick in the 56th minute, again with Connor Brown providing the assist.

Drew Lake then got in on the act in the 63rd minute, scoring the fifth goal with Lishman assisting, further demoralising the High Spen defence. In the 65th minute, East Stanley made their first substitution, bringing on Andy Taylor for Dean Pearce, as they looked to maintain their momentum.

Kieran Gohery continued to shine, scoring his fourth goal of the match in the 73rd minute, with Brown once again assisting. The final stages of the match saw Connor Brown score his second goal in the 83rd minute, with Gohery providing the assist, capping off a remarkable performance from the East Stanley side.

The match ended with a staggering 8-0 scoreline, a testament to East Stanley Wmc FC's attacking flair and teamwork. Cameron Foreman was particularly impressive, earning accolades for his contributions throughout the match.